Reservoir · Kentucky · United States · USACE CWMS
Buckhorn Lake
53.0% full
Capacity
39.59 hm³
Volume stored
21 hm³
Coordinates
37.340°N, 83.469°W
Last updated
2026-06-11
Current fill
53.0%vs 7 days ago
+0.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+40.7%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-06-11.
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About Buckhorn Lake
As of June 11, 2026, Buckhorn Lake is filled to 53.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 21 hm³ of water out of a maximum 40 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.2 pts), and it is 40.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Buckhorn Lake — 329 data points between June 13, 2021 and June 11, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 5.3% (April 3, 2026) to a high of 93.7% (August 18, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around March.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kentucky basin at 37.340°N, 83.469°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 53.0%
- Water stored
- 21 hm³
- Total capacity
- 40 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 40.7 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kentucky
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 37.340°N, 83.469°W
- Last updated
- June 11, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 53.0% | 21 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 52.8% | 21 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 52.3% | 21 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 52.0% | 21 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 52.0% | 21 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 52.0% | 21 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 51.9% | 21 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 51.7% | 20 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 51.6% | 20 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 51.3% | 20 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 50.9% | 20 |
| 31 May 2026 | 50.3% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Buckhorn Lake?
As of June 11, 2026, Buckhorn Lake is at 53.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 21 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Buckhorn Lake reservoir full?
No. As of June 11, 2026, Buckhorn Lake is within its normal operating range at 53.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Buckhorn Lake rising or falling?
The level at Buckhorn Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.2 points).
How much water can Buckhorn Lake hold?
Buckhorn Lake has a total capacity of 40 hm³.
Where is Buckhorn Lake reservoir located?
Buckhorn Lake is located in Kentucky, United States, within the Kentucky basin (coordinates 37.340°N, 83.469°W).
What is Buckhorn Lake used for?
Buckhorn Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.